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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Little Green Dresses: 50 Original Patterns for Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
Little Green Dresses: 50 Original Patterns for Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More
Little Green Dresses: 50 Original Patterns for Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More
Tina Sparkles | 2010 | Art, Photography & Fashion
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Little Green Dresses is a very creative interesting craft book. The instructions are good, and Tina has step by step instructions for how to cut or create your own patterns, or make your own based on the ones in the book.

As far as the dresses themselves: They are all very unique. It's hard for me to visualize how I personally would wear some of them. Some are really cool. I like most of them. Some are just odd.

But then I was never much of a fashionista. My sister used to match my clothes for me. And I'm amazed I haven't gotten kicked off campus for some of the things I've worn.

Still, most of the dresses have a very artistic appeal to them. Only a very few do I actually dislike.

The only reason I don't give this book a 4 or a 4.5 is because, although they are very creative and interesting, some are impractical and I can't really see someone wearing them for anything other than a very specific occasion.

Recommendation: intermediate/advanced seamstresses
  
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David McK (3770 KP) rated The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) in Movies

Dec 28, 2025  
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
1997 | Adventure, Sci-Fi
7
7.3 (84 Ratings)
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"Something has survived"
1997 sequel to the original Jurassic Park, loosely based on a book that itself was written (again by Michael Crichton) after the first film, that moves the action from Isla Nublar to Isla Sorna, aka Site B, where it transpired the original dinosaurs were created before being shipped off tonthe park.

Said facilities shut down after the accident in the Park.

And is where Goldblum's returning Dr Ian Malcolm finds himself, on what he believes to be a rescue mission as his hastily-creared paleontologist girlfriend is already on said island.

While not as good as the original film, this is still enjoyable (and takes inspiration from both the second novel as well as from unused portions of the first novel).
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated Glitch (Glitch, #1) in Books

Jun 6, 2018  
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Glitch (Glitch, #1)
Heather Anastasiu | 2012
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I absolutely loved this book!! I was a bit scared thinking I wouldn't like it based on the majority of reviews, but I loved it!

It does start off a bit slow. I was about halfway through it before it started picking up. After that, it was hard to put down!

I love dystopian novels. (Brave New World being my favourite). This one didn't disappoint me either.

I could actually imagine something like this happening in the future. It's quite scary to think about.

I loved the characters of Zoe and Adrien. They are so cute together!!

However, I couldn't stand Max! I was secretly hoping throughout the book that he'd be killed off.

The one thing that really annoyed me about this book was the made up swear words. I understand that it's in the future, but still...surely they could've just been left out. Eventually, about 75% through the book, I just got used to it.

I would definitely recommend this book. I thought it was fantastic! I'm very much looking forward to the next book in the series.
  
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lurkykitty (3 KP) rated Woven in Moonlight in Books

Mar 25, 2020  
Woven in Moonlight
Woven in Moonlight
Isabel Ibanez | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A beautiful and lush fantasy based on Bolivian culture
Woven in Moonlight is a beautiful and lush fantasy, based on the culture and history of Bolivia. It is set in the fictional country of Inkasisa. Ximena is a stand in for the Condesa, the last remaining royal of the Illustrian people. Her people were driven from La Ciudad when Atoc, of the Llacsan people, usurped the throne using an ancient relic. The Illustrians live in isolation and poverty while the Llacsans rule Inkasisa. When Atoc demands that Catalina, the true Condesa, marry him, Ximena travels to La Ciudad in her place. Her plan is to act as a spy and retrieve Atoc's ancient deadly relic. Atoc is a cruel and dictatorial ruler, but Ximena comes to realize that not all Llacsan people are bad. She questions everything she has been told about who the true oppressors are, as the Illustrian people did not treat the Llacsans well when they were in power. She meets a kind princess, a vigilante, a healer, a guard and a maid, among others, and changes her views. The story is fast paced and the writing is beautiful. I really loved this book - great world building, fascinating magic (woven animals created from moonlight!), and wonderful descriptions of Bolivian food and clothing.